On The Front Lines

Everyday The Rutherford Institute is waging a battle to protect the human rights and civil liberties of all people. Whether challenging undue government suppression of civil liberties in the courts or calling upon political leaders to strengthen their commitment to universal moral values, The Rutherford Institute works tirelessly to maintain the rights enshrined in the Constitution, and regain those that have been lost to government intrusion.

On the Front Lines (Rutherford Press Alerts) will keep you abreast of the most recent actions The Rutherford Institute has undertaken in its fight for human rights and civil liberties. From pending litigation to victories for human rights and civil liberties, On the Front Lines is the place to find information on the most pressing issues of the day. The Rutherford Institute is waging for our rights in the courts and beyond. On The Front Lines will keep you up-to-date on the crucial battles

Recent Articles

July 02, 2025

Rutherford Warns: The Government's War on Academic Freedom and ‘Thought Crimes’ Is Turning Orwell’s 1984 Into Official Policy

The Rutherford Institute has joined a broad coalition of civil liberties groups in opposing the Trump administration’s attempts to wage a political war on academic freedom and ideological independence. At the heart of the legal challenge is the Trump administration’s move to strip Harvard University of billions of dollars in federal research funding unless Harvard agrees to change its policies to align with the government’s preferred political ideology.

June 27, 2025

SCOTUS: Religious Parents Have the Right to Opt Young Children Out of School Curriculum Promoting Alternative Ideas on Sexuality, Gender

In a win for parental and religious rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that parents from various religious backgrounds have a right to opt their elementary-aged children out of mandatory public school readings and discussions of books involving LGBTQ sexuality and themes.